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From sporting events to lavish carnivals, there are so many things to do in London during August. In fact, you can find pretty much anything to suit your tastes, with new musicals coming to the West End and even a beer festival! And when you're not attending any London events in August, there are always the summer sales!
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Great British Beer Festival: Get lagered up
If you're a beer connoisseur or just a fan, head on down to Britain's biggest beer festival at Earls Court. Last year there were over 66,000 people who came to the Great British Beer Festival, drinking over 200,000 pints and this year it promises to be even better. In addition to all the real ale, cider, international beer and perry on tap, you can also attend a tasting session, try out traditional pub games and sample pub snacks and other food.
Great British Beer Festival; August 2nd-6th; Earls Court; from £8; 0844 412 4640
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Iron Maiden: Rock out at the O2
Now with an extra date added, Iron Maiden is coming to the UK on tour, stopping at the Docklands' landmark entertainment venue, the O2 Arena. This is the first time the band has played its own gig for years in the UK and they promise to play some of their all-time classics as well as hits from their new album.
Iron Maiden UK tour; August 5th & 6th; O2 Arena; North Greenwich; £48.75
South Pacific: See a classic West End show
After sweeping up at the Tony Awards following a successful run on Broadway, South Pacific is coming to London for a limited time only at the Barbican. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein production, which has been made into two Hollywood movies and seen the Broadway production televised in the US, will play to UK audiences for just seven weeks from August 15th. So get into the Hawaiian spirit this summer and enjoy the memorable score, including popular songs "Some Enchanted Evening" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair".
South Pacific; August 15th-October 1st; Barbican Theatre; Barbican; from £15; 020 7638 8891
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Underage Festival: Under 18s celebrate
Just because you're underage doesn't mean you should miss out on the music festivals and events typically reserved for adults. That is where the Underage Festival comes in. Held on August 5th in Victoria Park, the event sees thousands of under 18s head to the open-air festival for some brilliant live acts, including Baio (Vampire Weekend), Dutch Uncles, Bombay Bicycle Club and Janelle Monae. Strictly no adults allowed!
Underage Festival; August 5th; Victoria Park; Mile End; £31.50; 0870 264 3333
Notting Hill Carnival: Get into the carnival spirit
Nothing marks the August bank holiday like the Notting Hill Carnival. One of London's biggest festivals of the year, it is also the largest of its kind in Europe as the streets of West London come alive with dancing, costumes, music and food, not to mention about one million visitors. The event celebrates Caribbean culture, with steel drums, large floats and hundreds of stalls. As there are so many revellers at the festival, visitors with children are advised to go to the family day, held on August 29th, which aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for everyone.
Notting Hill Carnival; August 28th-29th; Latimer Road or Notting Hill Gate; free
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World Junior Rowing Championships: See sporting prowess at its best
Support your nation at a whole host of world championship events in August, starting with the World Junior Rowing Championships. Around 50 nations compete with 600 competitors under the age of 18. Here, you can spot the upcoming Olympic athletes and spend the day outside London, as the championships take place on Dorney Lake at Windsor and Eton. August also marks the World Badminton Championships, which will be the third time England has hosted the event. Held at Wembley Arena, this fast-paced sport will see the best in the game battle it out for the championship title.
World Junior Rowing Championships; August 3rd-7th; Windsor & Eton Riverside Station; from £10
World Badminton Championships; August 8th-14th; Wembley Arena; Wembley Park; £10; 0844 815 0815
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